Lafayette High School - Oak Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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Le liahinel A country is only as successful as its governing body. Likewise, a student body cannot exist in successful harmony without a democratic form of student participation in government. It always has been the desire of our Student Council to be of service to the school. Never in any way has the Lafayette governing body at- tempted to dictate the affairs of this student body. Among its many accomplishments we find listed the activity ticket, the information desk, student body dances, noon movies and dances, and many other projects. Mr. Douglas Linville is sponsor of the executive group which in- cludes eight representatives from the senior class, six from the junior, and four from the sophomore class. Also, one representative is elected from each third period room in senior high school. All members, with the exception of the president, are chosen for a one-semester term. Jerry Augustine was elected head of this year's senate and served in a most capable manner. Other officers the first semester included Robert Rus- sell, vice-presidentg Peggy Plummer, secretary, Carol Jean Kost, treas- urerg Robert Hennessey, reporter, and Elmer Myers, sergeant-at-arms. Officers for the second semester were as follows: Vice-President, Dale Whitsitt, secretary, Helen Skeeng treasurer, Elmer Myersg reporter, Mary Janet Mullenioux, and sergeant-at-arms, Paul Baker. Those in the picture include: Jerry Augustine, standing, Helen Skeen, seated. First row: Maurice Brownlee, Jean Gayle Webb, Theda Thedinger, Robert Russell, El- mer Myers. Second row: Bob Seay, William Gossett, Mary Clare Wheeler, Dale Vvhitsitt, Darrell Woods. Third row: June VVaugh, Mary Janet Mullenioux, Orpha Osche, Carol Jean Kost, Rose Mary Riesenniey, Sa1'a Frances Woodyard. Fourth row: Donald Ruff, William Stockton, Marvin Jacobs, Floyd Farr, Margie Waller, Mary Jane Corey. Fifth row: Bob Geiger, Beverly Barr. Sixth row: Frances VVatson, Maxine Floyd, Iris Jean Faustlin. Not in the picture: Paul Baker, Mildred Davis. Page 13

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fit the Frnnl fm' Lafa elle The Lafayette Boosters' Club deserves much credit for its worthy accomplishments in securing many advantages for the school. The mem- bers are men of the surrounding community who are interested in work- ing' for the benefit of Lafayette High School and its students. The presi- dent elected this year was ambitious Mr. Earl Tetherow. The club gives a dinner once a month where business is transacted, and the members are entertained by guest speakers and student programs. The Lafayette P.-T. A. works to promote a closer relationship be- tween parents and teachers of the school. It always can be depended upon to help the school in whatever project is undertaken. Mrs. Floyd Farr has made an industrious p1'esident this year, and there has been a large increase in the new membership of enthusiastic worke1's. The P.- T. Afs main social event of the year was Back to School Night, held to acquaint the parents with their children's teachers and courses. Money making' projects were sponsored and the organization gave liberal finan- cial support to school activities.

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Wed, J? and el'l'l0l g A melody that will linger with us forever is the memory of the Junior- Senior banquet of April 29, 1941. Maurice Brownlee as Lafayette's tal- ented Junior maestro directed the musical moods. Soft preludes and sonatas, rippling rhapsodies, lively polkas, modern jive, and dreamy har- monies wafted us through our symphonic school life until the strains of Auld Lang Syne and the school song brought us back to the Crystal Room of the Hotel Robidoux. It seemed to the juniors that we sang gay notes because they were thinking of next year, but to the seniors, the school song was a haunting refrain reminding us that all good symphonies, even of school life, must have a grand finale. However, always and al- ways there will be beautiful melodies lingering in our hearts. Page 14